As i was preparing for the upcoming Budweiser Shootout, I noticed that NASCAR changed the eligibility requirements yet again.

Last year it was the Chase Contenders, past champions, past rookies of the year, past Shootout and Daytona winners.

Here are the new requirements:

DRIVERS ELIGIBLE FOR THE
2012 BUDWEISER SHOOTOUT

2012 Budweiser Shootout eligibility rules:
* The 25 drivers who finished in the top 25 in drivers points in 2011
* Past Budweiser Shootout champions
* Past Daytona points race winners
(based on a driver having competed in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series last seasons)

That changed the field up a bit, so you may want to check to see if you are in or out, the page has been updated.